Cauliflower is part of the cabbage family - you can eat it raw, add it to salads, or make a healthier version of “mashed potatoes” with it. Roast cauliflower with olive oil and fresh herbs and serve it as a side dish.
Seckel pears are thought to be the only true American pear variety. They are believed to have originated in the early 1800s as a wild seedlings in Philadelphia. The pears we had for snack came from Weaver’s Orchard in Morgantown, PA.
This week's healthy snack is broccoli. Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family and is known as a superfood. It's low in calories but contains many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Today's healthy snack from Bause Catered Events was peppers! Mini peppers are an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A which strengthens your immune system and helps with good vision.
Last week the students at Brookeside Montessori School tried Jerusalem artichokes. The Jerusalem artichoke, also known as sunchoke or earth apple, is a type of knobby root vegetable. They're high in soluble fiber and are blood sugar balancing, gut-health promoting fiber, Jerusalem artichokes are also an excellent source of potassium and a good source of iron.
